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Smith Reynolds Airport
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1. Purpose 2. Definitions 3. Vehicle Control Line 4. Vehicle Drive Lanes 5. Foreign Object Debris 6. Basic Rules for Driving in the Non-Movement Area 7. Safety in the Non-Movement Area 8. Vehicle Parking 9. Phone Numbers
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To establish standardized ground movement of vehicles on airport property To maintain highest level of safety on airport premises To reduce the risk of injury to airport patrons
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Runway: A defined rectangular surface on an airport prepared or suitable for aircraft landing and take off Taxiway: A defined path established for the taxiing of aircraft from one part of an airport to another Movement Area: All paved surfaces where Air Traffic Controller (ATC) permission is required before entering. Example: runways, taxiways. Non-Movement Area: Area of an airport where ATC permission is NOT required for ground vehicle operation. Example: Apron/ramp, ground vehicle parking, aircraft gates, taxilanes
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The boundary between non-movement area and movement area NEVER cross the vehicle control line unless you have completed the Movement Area Training Module and have permission from ATC Vehicle Control Line
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Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any object found on taxiways, runways, or the apron that has the potential to cause damage to aircraft. All FOD must be removed Each airport tenant is responsible for picking up FOD in their leased area. If you see FOD in the Non-Movement Area you are driving on, it is your responsibility to stop, pick it up, and dispose of it properly If you see FOD that you are unable to collect yourself, contact the Smith Reynolds Airport Operations
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Aircraft have the right of way! Yield to emergency vehicles Wear your ID Badge Follow proper procedure at vehicle gates Make sure gate closes completely before leaving it, to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the airport premises Obey 15 MPH speed limit
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Be aware of low visibility vehicle restrictions Follow proper procedure for vehicle escorts You must not leave any escort vehicle unattended Watch for passengers on the apron Never leave your vehicle unattended in active areas Comply with North Carolina State driving Laws
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Beware of jet blast Jet engines produce a blast of hot air that can burn you, knock you over, or even turn over your car Stay clear of jet engine intakes, many people have been killed or severely injured as a result of being sucking into an operating engine. Beware of prop wash Stay clear of spinning propellers A spinning propeller is nearly invisible One way to tell if an aircraft’s engines are running or about to start is to see if the anti-collision lights on top or on the belly of the aircraft are flashing
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Approach parked aircraft cautiously Take all necessary precautions to avoid hitting an aircraft Never drive under any portion of an aircraft When in doubt, yield the right of way to other vehicles Beware of driving hazards at night and in bad weather If you are in an accident, report it Stay away from accident sites No smoking on the Apron
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Use parking brakes or wheel chucks Use designated parking spots Maintain a five-foot clear zone
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In all cases of emergency, call 911 Non-Emergency Phone Numbers: Airport Director: Airport Operations: Airport Facilities:
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